This is such a sad story, but I felt a connection to it after losing one of my dogs on New Year’s Day. Miley Cyrus is currently on tour (in Boston) and received word that one of her beloved pups, Floyd, passed away. Floyd is the dog that most often appears with Miley on Twitter. She’s often mentioned that he rescued her, not the other way around. Floyd looks like an Alaskan Husky mix, but I could be wrong. Miley is absolutely distraught over the news and took to her Twitter account with to speak her feelings:
I know Miley annoyed most of us last year with her antics, but I feel awful for her. She must feel terribly guilty about being away on tour when Floyd died. Miley lost one of her other dogs, Lila, in 2012 when one of Miley’s other dogs attacked her. The dog that attacked Lila was Ziggy, and Miley found him a new home. We don’t yet know the circumstances surrounding Floyd’s death, but hopefully he went peacefully (whatever the cause).
Losing a dog is hard enough, but Miley has also had to deny the latest tabloid story about her. This week’s issue of Life & Style ran a cover story titled “Miley’s Nightmare: Pregnant & Scared.” Miley’s rep told Us that the story is false. There shall be no Miley babies in the near future.
Photos courtesy of Life & Style, Miley Cyrus on Twitter & Pacific Coast News
I’m not a fan of hers but losing a pet can be completely devastating especially if it’s out of the blue.
Same. I can’t stand her even a little bit but my heart goes out to anyone who’s lost a pet. She sounds like she’s taking it really hard. Ugh, poor little Floyd, he’s such a cutie.
I completely agree, we just found out my almost 3-year old chocolate lab, Zeppelin, has stage 4 lymphocarcinoma. We have 2 months left with him if we are lucky…. I have been devastated. Poor Miley
So sorry, kp! That’s hard, and unfair. Hugs to you.
RIP puppy 🙁
I usually can’t stand Miley, but it’s so hard to lose a dog, I really feel bad for her
No snark, I cried for days, hell months even when I lost my Annabelle. It makes me sad now even thinking about it and it was over 4 years ago.
When we lost our Westie, I had to put my face in my pillow and scream. It hurt so much. I still miss her and think about her every day. So sorry, Bedhead, about your dog, blue marie about Annabelle, and I’m also sorry for Miley. It’s awful to lose a pet.
When I lost my guinea pig last year, I felt like sh*t for days. It was my first experience with death, ans it was horrible. He did not go peacefully, it was very traumatic. I still cry about it 🙁 poor Miley!
I’m so sorry to hear about your piggie Lilix. I have two guinea pigs, and I know after a long day, just sitting quietly and petting them makes me feel better.
Thanks! The worst part was seeing how much my other piggie missed his friend, but all is well now, I got another one to keep him company – they get along very well 🙂
I am sorry about your piggy but glad he has a friend again. I love my piggy baby girls, Elena and Ibuki. They are turning one next week and they are my world.
I’m an animal lover too so, regardless of my feelings towards Miley, this makes me really sad. my pets are my family.. RIP floyd.
Regardless of her antics, I feel her loss. I was just as devastated when a dog I was taking care of had been poisoned by one of our neighbors – it felt like I lost a relative and it took me a lot of time to get over it, especially given the circumstances. I can just hope that her dog had a more painless death; anyway, I understand Miley in this situation and no matter how tired I am of her shtick, I can’t throw her any shade over this – it’s heartbreaking.
Oh my god! What kind of person would do something like that!?
I’m so sorry
sadly this is really common. i volunteer at an animal shelter and it’s rather regular that you hear of neighbors/random people lacing dog treats/food with poison and throwing it in a neighbor’s yard b/c their dog barks too much or poops on their lawn.
OMG. There needs to be a special circle in Hell for people who do things like that. A year or so ago, our neighborhood had some sick SOB dropping poisoned meatballs on people’s lawns, and a few people lost their dogs because of this sicko. I’m so sorry.
And yeah, no snarks about Miley. Losing a beloved pet is just unbelievably painful no matter how it happened.
A guy I was serving at the bar one time told me about his friend, who poisoned his neighbors dog. The asshole approved. “They were pit bulls. They hadn’t been mean yet, but you never know, so he had to be sure they were gone.” Crazy asshole with a crazy asshole of a friend.
RIP Floyd
🙁
RIP Duchess, Pepper and my sweet Buffy (Buffalumps!) you are all missed.
Oh no…. Why? What happened to him?
I feel awful for her. I almost didn’t read this article, because it don’t even want to know what actually happened. Poor Miley and Floyd. 💕
I’m going to wait for my feelings until I know the circumstances. This is the second dog in as many years to die under her care.
THIS, i mean is sad but a) how many animals you cant care for do you have? ( and i believe is between 4-5)
B) third if you count Ziggy having to be rehomed
Exactly.
Also the need to gain sympathy from her Twitter followers irritates me.
She wasn’t there, though–she’s on tour. It could be whoever’s watching him let something happen, or it could be something completely natural. Alaskan Klee Kais have a LOT of genetic problems that can lead to sudden death–heart issues, liver and kidney failure, etc.
Could be all sorts of things, sure. But it’s more likely that she’s young, she’s away a lot and if klee kais have many congenital issues, then Floyd should be at regular vet visits to keep tabs on it. Her lifestyle just seems too busy to support as many dogs as she keeps.
Plus if a dog kills another one under your care, it’s your responsibility. We don’t know what happened to her dog now, but it’s not speaking in her favor.
@mkyarwood Agreed.
That dog was adorable. How old was he?
really cant stand her antics or anything but I’m the first person to cry along with anyone just losing a pet. My pets are my kids and I dont care what anyone says about that. I even cry when the pets I follow on FB pass, Im just way to sensitive when it comes to pets.
Curious how old this dog is too? I know she rescues a lot but I wonder how often is she really with them if she’s on the road all time. Im sure they’re in good hands but still.
Ok, as an animal rescuer, shelter voluteer and pet parent, I feel badly for the pup, not Miley. Sorry, but she seems to lose many pets under odd circumstances. It is one thing to rescue and SAY you love, it is a completely other thing to actually do it and care for these beautiful creatures.
I also have a HUGE problem with anyone who claims they are so distraught yet immediately take to Twitter in order to gain public sympathy from a terrible sad situation.
RIP.to the little fur guy. May he cross over the Rainbow Bridge into a peaceful afterlife.
“May he cross over the Rainbow Bridge into a peaceful afterlife.” What a beautiful sentiment, truly lovely.
“He’s not in a better place… the best place he could be was with me.” Doesn’t anybody have a problem with that statement? It’s all about HER. All this drama is about HER. Was she even capable of ‘loving’ Floyd, or did he just help to fill her endless need for adoration? Dogs love you no matter how much of a sh*thead you are.
I do agree losing a beloved pet is ANGUISH. I just wonder if her pets are more like accessories to her. One dog ate the other? She sounds kinda careless, no?
It bothers me too. The loss of my cat ten years on still pains me. I had to have him put down and it was the worst. So I’m trying to focus on the loss she is experiencing. That particular phrase and her twittering on about how painful this all is for her, well enough already. One well captioned memorial Instagram pic and we’re done here.
So glad someone else said this…you said it perfectly. Also, losing a pet is a private thing you share with your closest friends and if you’re going to tweet, I’d think it would be one tweet, not an entire slew of them. Somehow, I think this is to garner sympathy/empathy for herself after becoming a national joke–that somehow, it’s supposed to make her relevant again.
If you’re on Twitter a lot, whether as a private or a public person, you have a lot of friends there who can give you immediate sympathy and understanding. There is nothing wrong with sharing your troubles there. The divide between meatspace and online has almost entirely broken down, and that is not a bad thing.
I have to agree. My heart goes out to Miley, but taking care of a pet can be the exact same as taking care of a child. My dog is diabetic and he needs two insulin shots a day, special food and a trip to the vet every month to have his glucose levels checked. If we go out of town, I worry so much and I am a pest to our trusted sitter in making sure that he is receiving his insulin shots and not getting ahold of her other pets food. In all honesty, it can be an even bigger responsibility than say a healthy teen kiddo, when health problems, etc are at hand.
Awww, I hope that poor dog went quick. This hits a little close, because my dad forgot our dog outside last night–we still have a ton of snow outside, but luckily our garage door is always open, so she went in there and spent the night. But still–her poor little butt was wet, so I wiped her off–she wasn’t too bothered. She just wanted to eat.
Also the pregnancy story–that was one of the weirdest looks on her face I’ve ever seen. And I hate it when celebs deny rumors on twitter or wherever–especially pregnancy ones. If it was me, my first response would be (if I even cared/read about those rumors) to put a picture of a big ass margarita on twitter–maybe even have a ‘month of margarita’ meme, where I make a diff. drink every day.
I am by no means a fan of hers, but losing a pet is rough. They are in every sense a part of the family, and the loss of each pet leaves a hole in your heart.
@VC, how’s your mom doing?
Yes, how is your mom, and do you have any news yet?
This is why I’m hesitant to adopt a dog or a cat. They have short lives and when you lose them it’s devastating and then you grieve, people around you will think you’re crazy. No one will understand except other pet owners. I just want to volunteer in pet rescue shelters. The last time I lost a dog, I didn’t report to work the day he died because I was a mess but I was ashamed to tell my boss, coworkers that was the reason.
RIP, Floyd.
I know exactly what you’re saying. After our dog died, I said ” never again, I just can’t,” for several years. It just hurt so much. She was worth every tear, but I just wasn’t ready to put my heart on the line again when you know it will get broken. I’m starting to want a dog again, though. They are just a joy like no other. We adopted a cat, our he adopted us, and i just love him so much, it sort of broke through the fear.
As for people who don’t understand your grief, please don’t feel ashamed. I say this without judgment, but I truly believe they are the ones who are missing out, and missing a wonderful part of life, not you. I hope you heal and love another dog, whether it’s through your volunteer work or you actually get another pup someday. Good luck and best wishes.
Ditto. I find those kind of people callous– even if you don’t understand that person’s grief, at the very least understand that they are in a lot of emotional pain and that should be respected. It’s hard when pets pass away, but they give you so much joy and love when they’re here that I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I wish your kitty many more years of good health.
Well said! I truly believe that a part of our souls is dead until we love an animal. It happened to me 🙂 having pets made me a better person, which is terribly cheesy to confess, but oh well.
If you work in a shelter as an animal lover, there is no way you aren’t bringing someone home.
Fair warning.
I have lost two dogs to old age and a 12 week old puppy to parvo the day after we adopted him. I didn’t recognize he might be ill, but I will never regret giving him a loving home for the few hours before we had to take him to the emergency vet clinic. I have three dogs and several cats right now and all but one is a rescue (most were dumped in my rural area). They bring us so much joy.
I can’t slam her right at this moment, though I do wonder what happened to a relatively young dog.
I lost my cat 5 years ago, he was a Balinese so he acted more like a dog than a cat. He died suddenly, it was terrible how he got sick and suffered and died. I was a wreck, my heart was so broken.
When a pet lives a long life there’s some consolation in their death, knowing you gave them a long and beautiful life. That was the case with my dog and the grief was real but also manageable and I was able to look back on his long years and smile.
But my cat was only 4, he shouldn’t have had to die. He had so much life left to live. It’s been 5 years and I still cry about it some times, it just hits me now and then. I felt like I had failed and like I should have saved him.
Miley might be grieving extra hard because Floyd was young and didn’t get to see a full life. It really brings a whole other element to the grief.
I know that feel. I just lost my kitty after 7 years of having her. We thought she was three (and so did the shelter) but she was 7 already. I just felt so angry and lied to but I was happy I could give her a home so she could die peacefully and not in the horde she came from. Still broke my heart.
I’m so sorry, that’s so sad. Your cat was very lucky to have someone who loved him so much.
My stepdaughter had an Alaskan Klee Kai like Miley’s, and he died from cardiac arrest at only five years old due to a genetic problem. This is a fairly new breed and its gene pool isn’t that big. I wouldn’t be surprised if something similar happened here.
It’s sad that she’s lost two dogs in such a short amount of time, but I’m not willing to judge her until the circumstances of what happened to him are known (if they ever are).
I may not like her right now but I really feel for her now, losing a pet is always heartbreaking. I wish her and the other pups well. Wasn’t Floyd really young? What the heck happened to him?
I feel bad for Miley and I also feel bad for the critics who bash her for taking the news to Twitter. Miley lives in a bubble on tour, surrounded by business associates, managers, hair stylists, where are the real people she reaches out to? Probably online. I’m a recluse and when I lost my child to an undiagnosed illness, I took to my blog. The comments helped me get through it. So, Twitter on, Miley.
The real question here is why does she adopt a dog(s) if she’s touring all the time? Doesn’t seem fair to the dog…
I will freely admit to feeling bad for anyone who loses someone he/she loves. I don’t care how big of a twit you are- that sh-t HURTS. It’s SAD. I still miss my old dog Molly who died in 1996.
I don’t give a f=k all day if that’s weird.
Not weird at all. Love is love.
Poor Miley. What a cute, sweet-looking pup Floyd was. I’ve only lost one pet so far in my adult life, and I had to leave work, because I was hysterical when I found out (a standard vet procedure that went awry, so it was not expected at all). It is heartbreaking. I am not looking forward to the day when my dogs are old or sick. They are like my children.
Why do her puppies keep dying? Odd.
I’m a huge animal lover and always have been (I have two dogs and three cats), so please don’t slame me for being skeptical, because that’s also my question.
I have two shih tzus, a brother and sister, that are 10 years old. If I think about losing them one day, I start to hyperventilate. When my last dog died (about ten years ago; a Lab-boxer mix that had to be put to sleep because of advanced lung cancer), I cried off and on for a year. It is really hard to lose a pet, so I feel for her. Especially if you’re not able to be with your pet when it happens. It’s traumatic for me when any pet dies— from a simple goldfish, to our furry four-legged friends.
Less then a year and a half ago, I had a pet mouse die. I know this will gross a lot of people out, but I found him as a baby in the parking lot of a grocery store; my friend was about to step on it and I called out for her to stop. He was tiny and missing a third of his tail, a few of his digits, and his eyes were still closed. We looked around and couldn’t find his family anywhere, so immediately scooped him up with tissues we had in the car and drove around to other stores to get the necessary items (small tank, plastic syringes, bedding, etc.). We put a heated electric blanket around the outside of the tank to keep him warm, and my roomies and I took turns feeding him every X number of hours. He progressed from drinking from a syringe to drinking from my hand, to drinking on his own from a little bowl. I also took him to a vet, where he got a clean bill of health. He was a very very affectionate and friendly mouse, he would cuddle and sleep on my hand or in my sweater sleeve, and even though he was nocturnal– when he heard my voice near his tank in the morning he would pop his nose out of his little hut for me to pet his face (he would lean his head over and close his eyes like a dog does when people pet him), and then go back to sleep. I found his veterinary visit print-out recently, and that coupled with this story got me to thinking a lot about him today. I miss my little mousey.
You brought tears to my eyes over your little mouse… I’m sorry for your loss!
Me, too. That was so sweet.
Bless you, that is the sweetest story. You are a great fur mom. Your babies are at peace (I know that’s hardly a consolation no matter how long has passed).
So sweet and touching…I love authenticlally compassionate people like you.
Thanks to all of you for the comments. I wasn’t expecting it, as most people were not very gracious or kind about him when I had him. I named him Sherlock Mouse, and he lived for over a year and a half. His favorite treats were peanut butter and banana. 🙂
I’ve lost two sweet doggies to old age..each time, It felt like my heart was breaking in two…I still can’t talk about them without my eyes filliing with tears. We have Christmas ornaments with their pictures on them, and every Christmas when we decorate the tree with these ornaments, we all start telling our favorite stories of them…it is truly like losing a family member, so my heart goes out to Miley…
Losing a pet can be the worst–I facilitate the Pet Loss Support group at my local shelter, and at least once every session someone says it’s the worst loss they’ve ever experienced. Miley may be a bit of a mess, but that girl loves her fur-babies!
Many shelters have once a month free drop-in groups for Pet Loss…..if you’re mourning a pet and want to talk to others who won’t say “it’s just a dog/cat/bunny etc, get another one” and tools for dealing with grief, then check your local SPCA or Humane Society to find some support.
The worst. Never got over the death of my dog. A piece of you goes when they do. I really like her actually. Sucks :((
The cat who was my best friend and support died last year at age 16. She was perfectly healthy until she started losing weight. We took her to the vet for that, found out she had stomach cancer, and two months later she was dead. Chemotherapy only made her more miserable and I will never get over the guilt of putting her through it. I still cry every time I think of her, and I will never stop mourning her.
There is no way to know why this dog died. Animals have all sorts of problems that often come from absolutely nowhere. Purebred animals are especially prone to them. It is really creepy that anyone would blame Miley for this. My father lost two dogs and two cats within the span of a couple months two years ago, and they were treated wonderfully and died from causes that had nothing to do with each other. Most things are neither conspiracy nor ineptitude, but just that life is sometimes really terrible, and that very often, everything bad happens at once.
That is an Alaskan Klee Kai and they are very expensive about $2,000 a puppy. So that is no rescue she had. She buys dogs when she could be rescuing lovely mixed breeds from shelters. Floyd was about 3 years old when he died. The fact she isn’t saying how he died makes me think it was because no one was paying attention to him and he ate something he shouldn’t of or died another way that could of been prevented through proper care and watching.
I really don’t like her, but I love my dog more than anything and I can’t image what she’s going through right now. I truly hope she’s ok
Is it pathetic that I’ve never owned a pet before, but I cried my eyes out for Miley’s loss anyways? Her tweet about how Floyd was better off with her instead of heaven really made me lose it. I’m thinking about her and I hope she can deal with it in the best way possible.
Awww, I really like that last photo.
Awww, she cried for him during her concert…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGJeXdfaNsA
I feel bad for her.
I don’t think she was being selfish when she said he wasn’t in a better place now, the best place would be with her. It is maddening when people give the “better place” talk. She was just trying to get them to cut it out. I try to avoid people after such a loss for a couple of weeks, so many are so clueless that they make me angry.
I think she tweeted as a quick way to let everybody know (friends and family included) and also to let people know she would be trying to keep up the tour but may be a tad distracted.